RN Telemetry Nights - Tempe

Primary City/State:

Tempe Medical Center - 1500 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

Category:

Skilled Nursing

Shift: Night Department:

Telemetry Unit-2nd Floor

Up to $10,000 Bonus Available

Shift:  3x12

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)At Honor Health, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

JOB SUMMARY The RN's practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served. The RN records patients' medical history and symptoms help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical equipment, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

The RN establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan. The plan may include activities, such as administering medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians.

The RN teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explain post-treatment and home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and therapy. The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates when appropriate.

The RN supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills. The RN precepts new hire staff and students. The RN assists the staff and students to seek and complete the tasks required to complete their competency skills. The RN continues to enhance their knowledge in the nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required. The RN may continue to improve the patients ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other / Certificate All Diploma and ADN hires must Complete a BSN within 60 months of hire OR have 5 or more years of Registered Nurse experience (including direct patient care or indirect RN roles) at the time of hire. Required

Associates or Diploma in Nursing. All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements - PRIOR TO START Required

Bachelors in nursing (BSN) Preferred

Other >10 months med-surg or acute specialty setting Required

1 year RN experience for all Float Positions Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Certification in BLS training course C, and unit specific certification as required by specialty area DOP. Required

Registered Nurse (RN) - License State And/or Compact State Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona Upon Hire Required

National certification for unit specific patient population. Preferred

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